Sous Chef

Osteria; City Of London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A new Italian restaurant in Crouch End seeks an experienced Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team. You will create beautiful, seasonal Italian dishes and help shape the restaurant's culinary identity. This full-time role offers a salary of £38,000 – £40,000 and a supportive environment that values creativity and work-life balance.

Benefits

Supportive, family-run environment

Staff meals

Healthy work-life balance

Room for growth

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or similar role in a busy kitchen.
• Passion for high-quality ingredients and Italian cooking.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to create seasonal Italian dishes.
• Work with suppliers to ensure quality produce.
• Shape the culinary identity of the restaurant.

Skills

Italian cuisine expertise

Team leadership

Supplier collaboration

Job description

Sous Chef Wanted – Join the Opening Team at Osteria, Crouch End. We’re opening Osteria this October, a new independent Italian bar & restaurant in the heart of Crouch End, created by two friends with a shared passion for Italian food, wine, and genuine hospitality. We’re now looking for an experienced Sous Chef to lead our kitchen team and help shape the culinary identity of Osteria from day one. Our menu will celebrate seasonal, ingredient-led Italian cooking – simple, honest dishes made with care and presented beautifully. As Sous Chef, you’ll be working closely with suppliers, and build a strong, motivated team around you. If you’re passionate about Italian cuisine, love working with quality produce, and want to be part of something new and exciting, we’d love to hear from you.

What we offer

• Full-time position.
• £38,000 – £40,000 annual salary.
• Supportive, family-run environment where creativity and collaboration matter.
• Staff meals and a healthy work-life balance.
• Room to grow as the business develops.

Experience

Required

Employment

Full-time

Salary

£38,000 – £40,000 yearly

About Osteria

Independent Italian bar & restaurant in the heart of Crouch End, created by two friends with a shared passion for Italian food.